My place is close to the Galle face beach, nightlife, public transport, located in the city centre, walking distance to all the 5* hotels and amenities,fabulous restaurants, parks, and a 1 hour drive to the airport. You’ll love my place because of the high ceilings, the location, the cosiness & the luxury. The property has been fully furnished to a high standard to give you all the comfort you need on your stay. The roof top pool is amazing!

My 2 bedroom/2 bathroom luxury apartment is spacious, 1300sq ft and is on the Mezzanine floor of a small, low rise brand new building of 26 apartments. Tiled floors throughout, high ceilings and white walls. There is private access to the apartment via a small set of stairs which is used only for this apartment. There is a brand new fitted kitchen with washing machine/dish washer and gas hob. There are 2 large bedrooms(with fitted wardrobes), both with Queen size beds and one with an ensuite shower room. There is a free parking space for 1 car/visitors.
All areas are accessible. There is a large balcony for any smokers or if you would like to get some fresh air. There is a roof top pool with an alfresco dining area which guests can also use. This is situated on the 8th floor with beautiful views of the sea.
I will be managing the property myself as I live at my Fathers apartment which is very near by so if there is any help/restaurant recommendations/transport/help with trips that you need, I am available at all times and will be your first point of contact.

The 'Ramada' hotel(4*)is a 1 minute walk from the apartment, as well as 'The Taj'(5*) as well as the famous 'Galle Face hotel' which is a 2 minute walk away. The 'Galle Face beach' is also a 2 minute walk away and has some great street food available at all times. If you prefer 5* dining, you can visit any of the previous hotels mentioned OR some of the top restaurants in Colombo known as 'Nehonbashi'(japanese), 'Echo' (Italian), 'The Bavarian' (German/steak), 'Yumi'(Japanese at The Taj) which are all a maximum of 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
The best way to get around Colombo from the apartment is by foot as everything is so close by and this area is particularly safe. There are also plenty of 'tuk tuks' available on the main road(1 minute walk) or you can also use the 'Ramada' cabs which are also just outside the apartment.
The development is quiet and nice. You feel like you are a world away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo although you have everything you need right on your door step.

Perfect place, very friendly host (even though we didn't manage to meet in person, very good communication over all channels), it's the perfect start to a trip through sri lanka! Clean and nice pool! Very central! Do not consider going to a hotel, book this nice apartment. Anoushka was very flexible with check-out as well.

TobiasAugust 2016

The flat is behind Ramada Hotel. Before we got there, the household told us the specific address, so the driver can find it. Good location, nice clean and spacious house.

ChangOctober 2016

Totally recommend this place! Great location, clean, spacious, easy communication and nice flat overall. Thank you we will come back!

HendrikAugust 2016

We had a fantastic stay in Anoushka's mezzanine apartment. It is a very spacious apartment and has everything you need for your stay. Anoushka left us a starters pack of tea coffee water shampoo etc. Directions were easy to find and apartment is in a fantastic location. We felt very safe there. At night we walked across to Galle Face Green and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of markets, stalls and kite flying. Anoushka's apartment is directly behind the Ramada hotel. We ate breakfast there every day. Was lovely. Columbo is a lovely place to visit and Anoushka's apartment made it all the nicer.

SusanSeptember 2016

Excellent!

NakulOctober 2016

I was in need of a place to rest and relax after being on deployment for 5 1/2 months. I was told about Airbnb 2 days prior and found this gem of a place. The apartment is spacious, super clean, great a/c, excellent internet, beautiful pool and a great 360 degree view of Colombo from the pool area. Anoushka was a great host and offered her personal time if needed. Don't waste your time and money in a hotel when you can have the comforts of home away from home. Definitely will do this again if ever in Colombo.

CarrollJuly 2016

My family and I had been on our vacation to Sri Lanka from 25th to 29th September, 2016 and this is our first experience to have booked a place to stay using Airbnb. Our experience has been nothing but fabulous. From the time we made the payment online, we kept in touch with Anoushka with all our doubts and she was very prompt and accurate in all her answers. The day we arrived at the apartment, instructions were clear about where to get the key and once we entered, we had all the instructions (such as WiFi password) written on a piece of paper. Apartment was clean and fully furnished. Location of the apartment couldn't be better. it is so centrally located that everything (including the beach) is literally walkable distance. My girls enjoyed the rooftop swimming pool in the apartment. My wife and the girls needed a hair dryer one day and when we asked for one, she personally came by to hand it over and we also gotten to meet Anoushka personally. Now that we have returned home to India, my children are still talking about Anoushka's place. We highly recommend this place to anyone and we would love to book it again if we ever to go back to Sri Lanka again.

rubySeptember 2016

seemless checkin, and everything was exactly advertised. space was great for an active toddler, and the location itself was desirable. Apartment has an updated design, and very cosy. will stay again.

pin pingAugust 2016

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Free WiFi/AC, Located in Welisara, 16 km from Colombo. Negombo is 22 km away. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a terrace, the accommodation comes with a seating and dining area. Some units have a balcony and/or patio with garden views. There is a kitchen, equipped with a microwave. A toaster and kettle are also featured. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in each unit. Towels are offered.Mount Lavinia is 25 km. Nearestairport is Bandaranaike International, 16km.

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This first floor apartment is conveniently located in the popular Union Place area of Colombo 2. It is ideal for those who wish to spend a day or two in Colombo, taking in the sights and shopping at minimum cost.

The apartment offers guests a range of modern amenities and services designed to provide comfort and convenience. The interior is spacious and can accommodate a group of up to 4 people. The apartment is cooled by high capacity air conditioning, helping you to relax after a busy day out in the sun.
Sleeping facilities offer the latest in luxury and interior decor to provide you a good night's sleep, including large king and queen-size beds. The en suite WC and hot and cold showers are fitted with the latest sanitary ware. The spacious wardrobe provides ample space for your luggage while a writing desk and free stationery is at your service. The entire apartment has free 4G Wi­-Fi. Cable TV beaming foreign channels and a bed­side radio cum alarm clock are also provided for your entertainment. The apartment's kitchenette is equipped with a microwave oven and a mini fridge for the convenience of guests who wish to prepare their own meals. Cutlery and crockery, as well as an electric jug kettle are also provided. Bottled drinking water, tea/coffee, milk and sugar are free.
I am always available to help my guests and to guide them if needed. All information is provided free. I am at the apartment premises from 9 am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday. However, if guests' flights are scheduled to arrive outside these times I ensure that I am personally present to hand over the keys. No extra fees are charged but I need to be informed about the likely time of arrival at the time of booking. Guests can also contact me 24/7 via the 'phone.

The Beira Lake is just a five minutes' walk from the apartment and is a great place to relax in the evening. At the center of the Beira Lake is a Buddhist shrine belonging to the famous Gangaramaya Temple. The main temple is situated just across the lake, on the opposite side of the road. There is also another island on the lake designed for relaxation which is accessible by a bridge. If you wish, you can even take a trip around the lake in a paddle boat.
For those who wish to workout at a gym or enjoy a local or foreign cuisine buffet, the JAIC Hilton's facilities are just 3 blocks away from the apartments.
The legendary Galle Face Hotel and the adjacent Galle Face Green promenade with a breath-taking view of the Indian Ocean are within walking distance from the apartments. The Cinnamon Grand Hotel and the Crescat Boulevard shopping mall as well as the Cinnamon Lake Hotel are all within walking distance as well.
Sri Lanka's largest department store, ODEL is a 15 minutes' walk down the road. There are several supermarkets stocking both local and foreign food ingredients within a 5 minutes' walk.Cafes dot the road.
In case of medical emergencies or if you have a health condition needing regular monitoring, the ultra-modern Nawaloka Hospital is literally around the corner.
Public transport is easily accessible from the apartment's location. The historic Slave Island Railway Station is within walking distance. Trishaw taxis (tuk­tuks) with meters are available no sooner you step out of the apartment building's entrance. The rates are very cheap - ­ not more than 2 US Dollars to main attractions in the city centre. The closest bus stop is just a few blocks away from the apartment building. The central bus station at Pettah can be reached in under 15 minutes by bus or taxi. Luxury inter-city buses to different areas of Sri Lanka can be boarded from the central bus station.
This is the ideal place for people on a budget since the apartment is within walking distance from most of Colombo's tourist attractions.
Also available Sri Lanka Tour comprising the following:UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, visit to tea plantation in Ella, Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala, wild life safari to Yala, blue whale watching at Mirissa, UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort, sun and surf at Unwatuna, scuba diving and coral reef viewing from glass-bottom boat at Hikkaduwa. Entire tour by air conditioned private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur. Rate:Sri Lankan Rupees 10,000 per day for 4 persons including fuel costs (meals, accommodation and entrance tickets to sites not included).

The apartment was as per description and really clean! Location was perfect for us. Unfortunately we can't say much about Zak himself as we've barely seen him but his son is super nice and amazingly helpful! We would totally recommend staying there! Laura & Andy

Andreas + LauraFebruary 2016

Thank you Zakir very much for sending us to Ceylon City Hotel. It was lovely and very friendly staff. aflal was excellent

RajdevMarch 2015

Easy spot to stay for one night in Colombo.

AlanaDecember 2015

I cannot say anything about Zak's residence because we never stayed there!! Zak had double booked us and the other people got the preference hence we could not stay at his place. This was extremely disappointing and frankly unfair because I had made the booking almost 3 months in advance just because I wanted to make sure we had an apartment all to ourselves. He was also not upfront about it. He only told us this at the very last minute which was also annoying! Another guy who was there said that this happens quite often at Zak's place so please keep this in mind if you are booking his place. We had to move to a hotel where we were given two separate rooms which completely defeated the purpose of us booking an air bnb apartment. The new place he gave us was just okay, nothing great to be said about it, the bathroom was smelly and it did not have hot water. All in all the fact that he double booked us and did not inform us about it properly was really unfair. The good things I can say is that he is always available by telephone and also replies to emails quickly. And he has good contacts of drivers, restaurants and other local stuff. Through him we got a very nice and trusting driver who drove us to places.

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A super affordable, cool and friendly place in the heart of Colombo within walking distance from heaps of restaurants, bars and touristy sites. Colombo's main bus and train stations are around the corner!

Comfy Quad Room at a Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Colombo Fort
We got a cool roof deck, common area with TV, Games etc and as well as a backyard where guests can smoke and socialize
Our reception is open 24 hours a day and all staff are well trained and super friendly. You'll feel among friends here.

Loads of restaurants, bars and popular touristy spots around. We are among all the five star hotels in the area and pride on being the only budget friendly B&B in such a cool and exclusive area of town!
Colombo's main bus and train station is literally a 5 minute walk away!

The staff was very accommodating and attentive. The hotel is near several establishments. They also have a luggage room where you can leave your bags even after you check out and just get it before you leave for the airport. The staff can even arrange airport pickup and/or drop for you.

Louisse AnneOctober 2016

It's a very comfortable place to stay. Soft beds with clean sheets. Delicious breakfast and enthusiastic stuff contribute to a good mood. Hot water and so on. Everything is wonderful. I decided to visit the museum and the stuff called a tuktuk for me. Luggage can be left in the hotel, free of charge, which is very helpful. When I backed to the hotel to get my luggage, the gentleman at the front door gave me a small gift, so sweet. :-) I will surely recommend this hotel to my friends.

FloriaJuly 2016

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Our two story house is located at the out skirts of Colombo. It take 40 mins - 1 hour to get to Colombo depending on the time. Please do be mindful of the location when you are booking. It's located 8 KM from Colombo. The room is located in the upper floor.

The room has an attach bathroom with hot water. You will find other essentials such as a cooker, fridge & a washer. Also there is a garden in front of the land.
Guests have access to living area and all the amenities provided. As well as the garden. Going to other rooms is prohibited.
I like to have conversation with guest who have like minded ideas. Also I have quite outgoing friends who enjoys company of guests because they are interested in learning about other cultures and customs as well as sharing knowledge. Alot of people who comes to my home has a vast knowledge of travelling and it's always has been mutually beneficial for guests who interact with them. If you need to know anything I'm your friendly neighbourhood host. :)

Our neighborhood is fairly quiet and you can find all your needs easily. If you take 3 min walk to the town, there are food stores, super markets, communication centers, pharmacies and many other essentials in the town.
The wine store is close by our house if you want to have a chilled evening with some chilled beer.
Our town is a bridge to two major bus routes in Colombo. 175 bus route which is going to Colombo 3(Kolpity) and 152 going Colombo 1(Pettah). If you want to make it fast, then you can easily find Meter Tuks on the road or call a cab.
*We have 3 fun Dalmatians. I would say they are more social than my self. If you are a dog person you will love them. But one of the downfall And we are totally fine if you bringing your own pets as long as you will take care of them.
* There is one other person lives in upper floor.
* If you think it's too far from Colombo, Please refrain from booking. After helping out some guests with my level best, they decided to give me a low rating just because the room was far from Colombo. And I did mentioned that the place is 40mins away from Colombo.
*If you are having a bad experience let me know first instead of giving a bad review. What matters the most is solving problems and making it a comfortable stay for you. I will try my best to make it a comfortable and enjoyable stay for you.

Since the great environment, It has long. If you are long-term stay in Colombo, Come, a recommended Peaceful, it is home. It will not be English, In translation software, Sentences when it was difficult, I'm sorry.

sotaJuly 2015

We have stay 2 nights in this place and we were not very happy about it. The room is not clean, lot of noise and any contact with our hosts. I not recommande this room

MarionNovember 2015

Sajana is a very nice and helpful guy, always willing to answer your questions and make you feel comfortable, which is really good when you arrive tired from a long flight from the airport. The room and bathroom are simple and clean. There are places to eat and shops nearby.

FrédéricApril 2016

Highly recommended! The Airbnb experience is enhances by 3 wonderfully nice Dalmatians :-) the host is a very pleasant guy, who will momentally respond to all your questions. We wish we could have spent more time with him, as he has a wide range of interests. And advice: it's better to get there from the bus station with a tuk tuk than to suffer in a bus. The fare should be exactly 350r, don't pay more :-)

НадеждаJanuary 2016

I stayed with Sajana for four nights. Sajana was a wonderful host. He was kind, easy to talk to, and very helpful. He has a great personality and I really enjoyed staying with him for my first Airbnb experience and first nights in Sri Lanka. He has three dogs that were very well behaved and trained. I changed my reservation with him after i arrived to leave in four nights instead of seven, and he was very kind and agreed so i obtained a refund from airbnb! Even after I left, he called me to ensure I was okay and I was doing alright. The location was about 20min by tuk tuk to Pettah, and bus service was also available for Rs. 22, a short walk away from the house. There were restaurants close by the house as well. The room was simple and clean. I had everything I needed. Sajana even lent me a power adaptor for my stay. I had no issues with any sound during the night, but i kept my window mostly closed. The bathroom was clean and Sajana had a maid that would come every day to clean and was very helpful. I would really recommend this place, and i hope to stay here again when i return to Colombo!

MasoudDecember 2015

Sajana was a friendly and helpful host! He helped us with getting to and from his house in tuk-tuk's and also invited us to watch his band which was a great opportunity for us to meet other people from Sri Lanka :) His house isn't very central, and the taxi's seemed unsure about how to get there, however with Sajana's it made it easier to get to and from places!

allyceAugust 2015

It is a reliable gentleman. It is also strong in local information. Reliable is the person.

sotaJuly 2015

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kingshill Estate Present one of their accommodation in colombo, Srilanka for the guest(tourist) who like to explore Ceylon. Our Lodge situated in Central heart of colombo. Close to Bazar. We also provide airport service, local TUK TUK service.

Private A/C or NON A/C double room with private entrance. Suitable for the tourist or guest to explore colombo or Whole Island. All Rooms have private entrance and ensuite. Ideal for a Couple or Single.
Check in desk with 24hrs service.
We also provide train ticket booking service available prior to reserve our room.

Our Lodge situated in heart of colombo, Near to local bazar. Easy for shopping and site seeing. local guide will be available if you required.
Suitable bookings will be provided with local number to contact our desk service to avoid further cost.
We Also provide airport drop off and pick up service.
Kingshill Estate do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties.

Expensive for the quality; seems like Colombo is over-priced for accommodations, and you're looking at the low-end here. Survivable for a night. The floors were dirty, and I only felt comfortable walking around in slippers. The blanket also didn't look clean (glad I brought a sleeping bag). Luckily, the bed sheets were fine and the ceiling fan worked well. The wifi stopped working after the first few hours. One perk was that they had cold beer for sale. However, the glasses they provide are really dirty. There's no front desk so you have to wait for several minutes for each small request. I had to wait ten minutes outside when I first arrived. They also don't provide a key for the outside lock so you have to wake up the owner (and the whole family) if you come back late. I felt bad but wasn't warned about this. The market is further than it seems on the listing (ten minute bus ride, lots of traffic; seems far to walk in the Colombo heat), but the owner kindly let me store my stuff for a couple hours while I explored.

SuteeApril 2016

We stayed in this property during our first night in Colombo and then returned twice! Located in an interesting part of Colombo, walking distance to the Pettah area, with a cafe' right opposite the guesthouse and many amenities nearby. There are a range of different rooms - we particularly recommend the A/C room which was spacious and clean. The host is kind and accomodating - highly recommended!

MariaMarch 2016

Came to the airport to pick us up and was very kind! The room has everything you need - plus AC! No wifi though!

SamanthaJanuary 2016

东西都挺齐全 就有点儿吵

HawaiiFebruary 2016

Bavan is a very friendly and helpful man! He's nearly 24 hours available. The room is ok. The bathroom is not nice and not really clean. The location in the city is ok. Sum up the price is very cheap, so the room is good to stay a few nights and visit colombo if you dont like to spent a lot of money.

LucaJuly 2016

Our stay here was unpleasant. I should note that this is actually a listing for a room at Maninalar Lodge. It is cheap for Colombo and about 20 minutes walk from the bus station, which is why we chose it. We have stayed in a lot of budget Sri Lankan accommodation and don't mind a little dirt, but this room was filthy. Dirt was everywhere, from the floor to the surfaces to the bathroom. The worst bit was the cupboards - full of dirty boxes and rubbish; when opened granules of dirt showered onto the floor. This is the only room I've ever stayed in where I did not feel comfortable walking barefoot. Our arrival was awful. An old man sat at the door of the property and opened the unlocked gate for us; without words he took us upstairs and called the host himself. Bavan arrived shortly after, opened the room and disappeared after a short chat. Unfortunately we had to deal with the door man begging for money like someone on the street, despite apparently working for the hotel. This made the experience very uncomfortable. We saw mosquitoes in the room, but there was no net and the host could offer nothing better. The location is not great; it's a fairly nondescript street far from anything. Other accommodation options exist at similar distances to the bus station. On the plus side; the room was well secured and the fan incredibly powerful. Overall this was a poor experience and I wouldn't recommend it.

RowanJuly 2016

Me and my girlfriend spent only one night here when we arrived in Sri Lanka. The room and facilities were essential, but for the rapport quality/price it's good. The cleanliness was questionable and not very close to the bus station, but with 250lkr it is possible to take a tuk tuk to the place. The quarter has character and during the day it changes into a very big market under the sky.

GiandomenicoMarch 2016

Being next to a street, the room is quite noisy in the evening and in the morning while there is traffic. Otherwise it's a good basic room, and the owner is trusty and helpful.

IljaJanuary 2016

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Welcome to the standard city hotel in the heart of the city. You can enjoy the fully Air-conditioned rooms with hot and cool water. Free WiFi enabled surrounding and 24′ LED TV, Mini Bar and Fully satisfied meal and coffee service.

Vj people were very helpful in explaining their location. In my opinion, this is the best place to stay if you are interested in old part of Colombo, the Pettah neighborhood. You get to see real life here, trading traditions old for hundreds of years. No matter what anybody says, the are is safe in the night. People are friendly and, unlike in "developed" countries, they say hello if you make eye contact. Very pleasant and nice people. They would be, of course, interested where do you come form, did you bring your spouse, etc. That is very common courtesy. It seems that VJ has no rooms that look outside which was absolutely no problem for me. You just go outside ;) Room has A/C and ceiling fan, small fridge, tv and very comfortable bed. Bathroom is decent although there is no shampoo (something to improve). As for the food, I didn't eat there because I would leave early and come back too late. You can get there by tuktuk for 100-125 rupees from the Colombo Fort station or nearby bus station. I arrived at 8 AM when I got there so VJ would expect you to leave by the same time on the day of departure. Mind that so you would not have to pay for late checkout.

AmerJune 2015

Very friendly people, honest and helpful. Good bed and sri lankan breakfast

VedranDecember 2015

被网上的照片所迷惑 这个价格五星酒店都可以 很失望 没有景色 像个盒子一下 Airbnb不可以退房么 看到不好的酒店? 建议加上这条

NIQUNJune 2015

Alle sehr freundlich, Abholservice hat geklappt. Zimmer war sauber

StefanMarch 2016

Nice place, nice and helpful staff. Totally fine for the first few days in Sri Lanka. The rooms are a bit dark but it's fine, I just slept there. Breakfast was served really early if you need it. Thanks

MarlonJanuary 2016

Really good comunication and flexibility. We had to cancel stay at Vj hostel unfortunatlu because of weather issue and change of travel plans last minute. They were understandable and cancel booking without any problems last minute! Thank you!

KristinaJanuary 2016

We stayed one night at VJ's City Hotel on our first night on Sri Lanka. The staff was very kind and very help some. They arranged Tuk Tuk rides for more than appreciated if not even local prices, gave us tips about where to go, how to buy train tickets and much more. The food they offered was very delicious and it was a great taste of the local cuisine. Unfortunately we thought that the room was a bit over priced for what it actually was. The only window in the room let straight to the neighbors wall, thus it felt a bit claustrophobic being in there. The neighborhood, Pettah (the old part of Colombo), is definitely a tough place to go if you visit Sri Lanka for the first time. It has it's charm, but we experienced the worse cultural shock like we've never had before despite that fact that both of us have been traveling a lot of places already.

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Great value double room in an elegant 170 year old colonial house. The room comes with a ceiling fan, mosquito net & free wifi. You will access to all living areas in the spacious house, including the airy veranda - the ideal place to take time out of busy Colombo.
This is a new listing at an already popular guesthouse with 90+ positive reviews on it's Waterlily Room page. Book with confidence.
The house is only 20 minutes from Colombo airport and 5 minutes from Pettah (the centre).

The colonial house was the home and dance school of a famous Sri Lankan dancer in the 1950-70s. The house is airy, spacious and relaxing. The beautiful original features now sit side-by-side with modern art-deco and traditional fabrics. College House, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden and high walls, is an oasis in the busy city.
Moringa Room
The spacious room has a king-sized bed with a mosquito net. Situated on the ground floor, this large room, with wooden floors and 25 foot high ceilings is brimming with authentic character. The room opens directly onto a large living space and breezy verandah.
We have named the room after one of our favourite plants in the garden - The Moringa Tree (also know as the ‘Miracle Tree’ for it’s many medicinal uses). Since ancient times this nutritious plant has been used in cooking and medicine throughout Asia and now is gaining popularity globally as a 'superfood'. Here at the College House we eat the delicious ‘drumstick’ like vegetable and pretty fragrant leaves.
Other Rooms Available
If this room is booked on the night your require or you would like to see what other rooms are available at College House, click on the "Hosted by Craig+Flo" link at the bottom of the page and the other rooms we host are listed. The other rooms have different prices.
Food
Our housekeeper, Kala, is an outstanding local cook and makes delicious traditional Tamil food. You can choose to join us on the day for breakfast, lunch or dinner for a small fee (i.e. 500 rupees = $3).
We provide free tea, coffee and free filtered water.
You are also welcome to use the kitchen yourself.
Check-in
We do not have any strict rules about check in time and we can be flexible to your needs. If you have an early/late time of arrival please get in touch beforehand and we can make arrangements to accommodate you.
Linen & cleaning
We provide fresh linen and towels to all guests. We clean the bathrooms twice a day everyday and we change linen and towels every 3 days too for long term guests.
Laundry
We can provide a laundry service at a nominal charge.
Internet
Excellent wifi is available throughout the house
Yoga
We have a local Sri Lanka yogi called Suresh who comes to the house several times a week to give yoga classes. We do the classes in the upstairs open space or in the garden and it's a wonderful, calming session. It's definitely a good option before or after a long flight. Suresh only charges R 500 ($3) and has taught for three years in the UK so he speaks fluent English. You view the classes on our Instagram page @ryderhouserules
Ayurvedic Therapy
We can also organise Ayurveda massage treatments at College House. Our friend, a Sri Lankan called Krishnu, is a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner and has a spa in Amsterdam where he spends the summer. He works the winter here in Colombo and is available at the house with one day's notice. He only charges Rs 4,000 ($27) for a 90 full body massage and can offer other treatments. For a couple there is a small discount of two massages for Rs 7,000 ($47).
Bedroom, bathrooms, the verandah, living rooms (downstairs & upstairs), dining room, kitchen, the garden and balcony.
We live at the house and are here to help. We can arrange airport pickups and provide maps and local recommendations. The definite highlight of being an airbnb host is chatting on the verdanha to our global guests over a pot of tea or cold beer!

Situated in the friendly district of Kotahena, College House is on the north side of Colombo, easily assessable from the airport a further 25km north, yet only minutes away in a tuk-tuk from downtown Pettah and Fort (where you will find Fort Train Station and Central Bus Stand for transport to anywhere on the island).
Pettah is one of the most vibrant and colorful parts of Colombo, known for its bustling open air bazaars and markets. Each thoroughfare has its own speciality (for example, Gabo’s Lane and 5th Cross St specialize in Ayurvedic medicines).
Pettah and Kotahena are also the most ethnically mixed parts of the city. Literally minutes from the guesthouse you will find streets dotted with several interesting Buddhist Temples, Christian Churches, Hindu Kovils and Islamic Mosques.
Kotahena is a neighbourhood to give you an authentic local experience. The area is bustling, lively and colorful. The shops are open late into the night and everyone should sample the delicious street food (dosas, hoppers, kottu etc).
The house itself is on a residential street (College Street). The harbour lights are visible and the markets of Main Street are close-by. The Dutch Museum on Prince Street, The Shiva Temple, and one of the oldest Buddhist Temples in the city are all in walking distance.
Tuk-tuks are a cheap, convenient mode of transport and are always available on the road in front of the house. These will get you to Fort (upmarket district perfect for dinner and drinks), Pettah (the heart of Colombo and the buzzing bazaar district) and Galle Face Green (Colombo's seafront promenade) for $1.
Trains and buses from Fort station to Galle and the South Coast are only 5 minutes away (plus all other destinations in Sri Lanka including Kandy and the hill country, the cultural centre and Jaffna (in the far north).
For longer journeys there are also taxis. The airport is only 20-30 minutes away costing approx $20-$25.
For travellers needing to get to/from Colombo airport we are ideally located in the north side of the city (the airport is approx 25km north of Colombo). This means you do not have to go through the centre of the Colombo to arrive here or at the airport, which saves a lot of time and money. A property in the centre or south of the city may only be 3-5kms away but could easily take 1 hour to get to on a busy day. We can organise an airport taxi for you costing approx $20-$25.
If you have any questions or would like any advice about traveling in Colombo/Sri Lanka, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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This two bed room specious apartment is located on the 12th floor with a beautiful view of the Colombo city. The apartment is equipped with a modern gym and has two pools with beautiful public areas for sun bathing and barbeques.

I had several visit to colombo and tried several units in the city. On320 apartment is an amazing apartment and this unit is big, clean, excellent Wifi, perfect location in the centre of Colombo. Everything was just 5 minutes away from us. Mr. Romesh was friendly and arranged every requirement. Definitely would recommend this apartment to everyone

jeffreySeptember 2016

Romesh was an excellent host and was very accommodating of our special requests: he arranged a baby cot and was also very flexible in coordinating our check in and check out. There was a starter pack of basic essentials for us on arrival which we really appreciated. The apartment felt like home for the week we spent there. Thank you, Romesh!

ThushiJuly 2016

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Two rooms are ready for occupation by two guests each. Third bed room can be used for luggage or for an additional guest. It has single bed. Modern clean house. Attached bathrooms with hot water. Each room can be rented separately by negotiation. Pick up from airport and drop off can be arranged for a nominal fee. Excursions can be arranged by negotiation. Hosts are fluent in English. We can help with travel arrangements and travel guidance.

Highly residential area of colombo. Very close to public transport. Tuk Tuks are available like magic anytime any day. Host is able to provide transport for a fee if requested and mutually convenient. The price is set for a maximum of five guests preferably 4.
PLEASE NOTE: Electricity is expensive in Sri Lanka. Therefore the electricity will be charged separately in local currency at Rs40/unit during your stay. But if you are renting a single room price will be by negotiation and electricity will be included in the price.
Host is available for help anytime.

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The furnished 1 bedroom house located in the heart of the city. Close to all attractions and leading shops, restaurants, hospitals, public transport, embassies and nightclubs too. House with all the amenities such as wi-fi, hot water, refrigerator, tv, Security Cameras available.

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This air conditioned, one bedroom studio apartment is located in the heart of Colombo's city center. Most tourist attractions are within walking distance. Two comfortable double beds, well- equipped kitchenette, cable TV and free Wi-Fi await you!

Located on the second floor, the apartment offers guests a range of modern amenities and services designed to provide comfort and convenience. The interior is spacious and can accommodate 4 persons. The apartment is cooled by high capacity air conditioning, helping you to relax after a busy day out in the sun.
The two large double beds fitted with luxury spring mattresses ensure a good night's sleep. The en suite WC and hot and cold shower are fitted with the latest sanitary ware. The spacious wardrobe provides ample space for your luggage while a workstation and free stationery is at your service. The entire apartment is Wi­-Fi enabled and is free of charge. Cable TV beaming foreign channels and a bed­side radio cum alarm clock are also provided for your entertainment. The apartment's kitchenette is equipped with a microwave oven and a mini fridge for the convenience of guests who wish to prepare their own meals. Cutlery and crockery, as well as an electric jug kettle are also provided. Bottled drinking water, tea/coffee, milk and sugar are free.
I am always available to help my guests and to guide them if needed. All information is provided free. I am at the apartment premises from 9 am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday. However, if guests' flights are scheduled to arrive outside these times I ensure that I am personally present to hand over the keys. No extra fees are charged but I need to be informed about the likely time of arrival at the time of booking. Guests can also contact me 24/7 via the 'phone.

The Beira Lake is just a five minutes' walk from the apartment and is a great place to relax in the evening. At the center of the Beira Lake is a Buddhist shrine belonging to the famous Gangaramaya Temple. The main temple is situated just across the lake, on the opposite side of the road. There is also another island on the lake designed for relaxation which is accessible by a bridge. If you wish, you can even take a trip around the lake in a paddle boat.
For those who wish to workout at a gym or enjoy a local or foreign cuisine buffet, the JAIC Hilton's facilities are just 3 blocks away from the apartments.
The legendary Galle Face Hotel and the adjacent Galle Face Green promenade with a breath-taking view of the Indian Ocean are within walking distance from the apartments. The Cinnamon Grand Hotel and the Crescat Boulevard shopping mall as well as the Cinnamon Lake Hotel are all within walking distance as well.
Sri Lanka's largest department store, ODEL is a 15 minutes' walk down the road. There are several supermarkets stocking both local and foreign food ingredients within a 5 minutes' walk.Cafes dot the road.
In case of medical emergencies or if you have a health condition needing regular monitoring, the ultra-modern Nawaloka Hospital is literally around the corner.
Public transport is easily accessible from the apartment's location. The historic Slave Island Railway Station is within walking distance. Trishaw taxis (tuk­tuks) with meters are available no sooner you step out of the apartment's entrance. The rates are very cheap - ­not more than 2 US Dollars to main attractions in the city centre. The closest bus stop is just a few blocks away from the apartment building. The central bus station at Pettah can be reached in under 15 minutes by bus or taxi. Luxury inter-city buses to different areas of Sri Lanka can be boarded from the central bus station.
This is the ideal place for people on a budget since the apartment is within walking distance from most of Colombo's tourist attractions.
Also available Sri Lanka Tour comprising the following:UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, visit to tea plantation in Ella, Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala, wild life safari to Yala, blue whale watching at Mirissa, UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort, sun and surf at Unwatuna, scuba diving and coral reef viewing from glass-bottom boat at Hikkaduwa. Entire tour by air conditioned private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur. Rate:Sri Lankan Rupees 10,000 per day for 4 persons including fuel costs (meals, accommodation and entrance tickets to sites not included).

BEST PLACE in Sri Lanka!!!! Zakir is just amazing!!! We stayed there for 2 weeks... The place is in a nice area, very clean and nice. New matress and everything, better than my own home. :-) Also he helps you a lot with everything, he seems to know everyone in Colombo. Tickets for a special event or the train, good restaurant, nice souveniers, he knows where to go! He also organizes the tours with you, giving you best prices! I got sick when I stayed at his place and he took care of me till I was healthy enough to go home. One of the nicest people ever. :-)

JuliaFebruary 2014

nice host and has great value tours available

JohnAugust 2014

This was the first time in Sri Linka for my boyfriend and I. Zak was extremely accomdating and had connections to many resources that helped us visit many places across that beautiful country in a short time frame. He was a bastion of support and we greatly enjoyed staying with him. The best part is that his apartment is close to many important attractions and transportation hubs. I highly recommend him to anyone planning a trip to Colombo.

KylieAugust 2014

The room was bigger than expected. Very clean. Arrived very early and Zakir was on the street waiting. We didn't see Zakir much but I am sure that if we needed assistance with anything he would have been happy to assist. Very central location.

TeresaMarch 2015

Zak is a kind person. He took me to the station. Also he has a lot of information. So I was very helpful. I would like to stay again.

There was a slight problem with the electrics in the apartment, but Zakir moved us to one of his other apartments immediately. This apartment was excellent, in a very quiet area, brand new, with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and tv room. It was extremely comfortable, and even though we only stayed there the night we arrived from the airport, it was in walking distance to the main road and shops. Thank you to Zakir for also organising the pick up from the airport, and being understanding for our delay.

GaëlleJuly 2015

I, my husband & my two sons enjoyed Zakir's apartment very much. The apartment is basic, clean sheets, warm water in shower, air conditioner worked fine. It is not far from city center by foot or tuk-tuk. Owner was easy to reach, speaks good english. We overslept, so as result checked out over one hour later. He did not charge us any extra. Thanks, Zakir!

GintareDecember 2015

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Comfortable 3 bedroom apartment. Great views including sea and city views. Excellent property features including roof top pool and garden. Walking distance to the Beach, Temples, Lake, Hospitals and Parks. Great place for a business professional.

The following facilities are available in the apartment:
High Speed Broadband Internet
Air conditioning (Separate AC units in all rooms and Living area)
Queen / King size beds
Wifi / Cable Internet
Fully automatic washing machine
LCD Cable TV
Hot water
Bath room shower cubicles
Toiletries
Complete kitchenette
Iron with Iron board
We offer the finest facilities at the Apartment Residence building, including:
24 hour security
24 hour maintenance service
Intercom access
Use of Swimming pool
Secure basement car parking
Staying at the Bella Vista Apartments @ GallFace means that you are within close proximity of a variety of Colombo attractions. From art galleries, museums and shopping districts to zoological parks, botanical gardens and the famous Galle Face Green. You will not be limited for entertainment with a myriad of restaurants, cafes, hotels, bars & clubs located just minutes away. Major hotels within 200m walking distance are Galle Face Hotel, Taj Samudra Hotel and Ramada Hotel.
We have on-site office and the 24-hour reception/security to meet every requirement. If you are looking for tours to visit some of the main attractions in Colombo, our office located on the Basement Level @ the Crescat Residencies Room 17B (About 400m from this building along the Galle Road towards Kollupitiya and Cinnamon Grand Hotel) can assist you with booking and arranging tours for you.

Just 150m walking distance to Galle Face Green.
Next door is Ramada Hotel where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner at very good price. The coffee shop excellent for cakes, short eats and soft and hot drinks...very reasonable price.
We provide free parking withing the building. TAXI services and car rentals available from the Galle Road which is only 100m away where you have access to public taxi services and public bus service. Train station is less than 500m away.
Tenant has to pay for any additional services requested during the stay in our apartment at local currency. Utility bills to be paid by the tenant at US$15 per day.

good location, good communication with Don and his staff, nice new apartment.

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My place is close to restaurants and dining, the beach, and family-friendly activities. You’ll love my place because of the location, the people, the ambiance, and the outdoors space.

You can use the pool, gym and the squash courts free of charge
There is a mini super store one level down from the card park. There is also a laundry and a cafe at the club house for your use , if necessary
You can contact me any time if and when needed.

Many restaurants and cafes exist in the area
Uber, Pick Me and Budget Taxi services are available in the area.
Three (3) units per day of electricity is included in the room rate. Additional units are charged at US$0.30 per unit. To cover excess consumption a REFUNDABLE utility deposit of US$3 per day is expected to be paid on arrival.
Wi-Fi upto 1GB per day is free. Any excess will be charged at US$1 per GB
No overnight visitors
Not suitable for loud music or parties

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Matt

Me and my Wife stayed in the place for around month and a half. place is a superb, and MR. Chamath is a very good host, and always make sure things are fine with us. He is very kind and attentive to our need. If i were to stay again in Colombo, sure i will stay there.

NoozanSeptember 2016

Mr. Chamath is a great host and a very nice person! Its been a pleasure to interact with him and he was only focused on providing the best experience to the tenant! The listing and description is accurate and the Havelock City neighbourhood to hang out! The facilities including kitchen, gym and swimming pool are great!

ManojOctober 2016

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Hi
Welcome to Grandeur rentals and travels. We have excellent apartments for daily, monthly and yearly rentals. All the apartments are fully furnished , very clean and friendly neighborhood. The apartments are 24 hours security
service

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We will meet you at the airport and take you to our family house. The airport is 01 hour drive away from the city. Clean room and bath rooms with local family. We can book you your onward bus or train tickets and if you need we can drop you to train

We can give you a airport pick up to Colombo from International airport and give a room to stay in the city for a day/ night. We can give you a reliable driver to pick you up from the airport and reach a family house room to rest after your journey.
In addition, if you need any assistance to continue travelling to the other parts of the city or the country we can assist you.to give you the necessary information.
This house is in the full residential area calm and quiet. Five minutes walking distance to the main bus routes. There are boutiques (Grocery shops), mini market and food out lets in the walking distance of 05 minutes.
It is about 01 hour 15 minutes car ride from the airport. You will be in a house of a local family experiencing a local culture perhaps.
We can also provide you a guided tour if your request on the local areas.
We can book your onward train ticket in advance.
we can book a viewing gallery / saloon ticket on an up country train.
We can book an onward bus ticket in advance for you.
We can arrange you some other tour arrangements on your request.
On your request we can drop you back at the bus station or train station for your onward travel or arrange this for you.
We can arrange a drop to airport trip on your last day in Sri Lanka and before we leave for airport we can help you to do shopping of some Sri Lankan Tea, spices ..... some handicrafts as souvenir.......may be a small precious or semi precious gem stone or a small piece of jewelry studded with a Sri Lankan Gem stone.......
* Metting at the airport,
Transport (to city 01 hour) and towards the room in family home.
The following can be arranged or done at your request.
If you want sight seeing.
If you want additional Guided tour.
Advanced early booking of your onward train or bus ticket even before
you arrive in Sri Lanka.
May be if you want booking of local Hotels....in time of emergency
May be good by shopping of Sri Lankan Tea, speices,
handicrafts....gem stones........and then dropping you back you to at the
airport.......may be after your trip.... if you want a place, come back
and stay with us....the last day shopping and the airport....drop and say
good bye.....by......wanting and wishing......good things....for both
parties......
We can give you tips about your further travel.
May be

10 minutes walk to the Front Main Entrance of the Zoo. Our house is closer to one of the back gates of the zoo.
30 minutes to the Fort Train or Bus station.
We can arrange you to drop for the onward train or bus the following day on your request.
We are behind the Zoo.
you can stay an additional day and visit the zoo watch the elephant dance and ride on the back of an elephant.

A great place to stay in Colombo! We were met by Firdouse at the airport as planned and he had a card displaying our names. He and a driver drove us back to where we were staying (included in the room price). When we mentioned that we would need train tickets for the very next morning, Firdouse was only too happy to take a detour to the train station and accompany us to the ticket counter to help us buy the tickets. We would have been lost without his help. The next day he insisted on driving us at 5am to the train station and even took us to the platform. (He didn't expect anything in return for his kindness). The house that we stayed in was actually Firdouse's brother's house. He and his wife were very friendly and hospitable and their three children a delight. Plus Fatima makes the best tea in Sri Lanka! The room itself was comfortable and simple with fan and we also had our own private bathroom. We were very lucky to meet such a warm and welcoming family that made our first day in a strange country easy and enjoyable. I urge anyone looking for a place to stay in Colombo to contact Firdouse. Thanks so much friends, Lisa and Toni

LisaJanuary 2016

Mr. Firdouse and his family are very nice. We spent one night and Mr. Firdouse showed us the nicest places in Colombo, took us to an authentic food and helped us with public transport. We also got many useful info. We felt very welcomed in Firdouse´s house and we are happy to meet such nice people at the beginning of our journey through Sri Lanka. We really recommend these hosts.

IvonaFebruary 2016

If you are looking for the real Sri Lanka then without doubt you must stay with Firdouse and his family. Before we arrived they booked our ongoing train tickets and answered every question we had. Firdouse met us at the airport and gave us a guided tour on the way to the house which is opposite the zoo - the views and noises from the roof terrace were vast. After a quick lesson in his tuk-tuk he let us take it out for the rest of the day/evening, a great way to meet more locals... We stayed two days visiting suggested local places, eating wonderful sri lankan food accompanied by Firdouuse. Firdouse dropped us back to the train station at 5am when we left. Always smiling, interested and most hospitable - the perfect start to discover the non tourist side to Sri Lanka - wonderful value too. Thank you soooo much.

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Brand new Aprtment near galle road can walk to every shops from here , this is sea side in Wellawatte,have a common swimming pool too, every thing new on this apartment

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